A Study The Effect of Modifications in Compact Spinning Machine On The Yarn Quality Properties
A Study The Effect of Modifications in Compact Spinning Machine On The Yarn Quality Properties
A Study The Effect of Modifications in Compact Spinning Machine On The Yarn Quality Properties
e-ISSN: 2348-019X, p-ISSN: 2348-0181, Volume 9, Issue 4 (Jul. – Aug. 2022), PP 24-33
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Abstract
Rieter’s company had added some modifications (The Q-Package)to compact spinning machine K44 in order to
increase the machine efficiency and obtain the best yarn quality properties. Q-Package was presented for the
first time at the ITMA 2015 in Milan. The Q-Package is the combination of new developments in the drafting
system of K44 compact spinning machine. The new K 45 is modular in design, and the total machine concept
offers maximum reliability and flexibility with up to 1632 spindles.The mill-proven Ri-Q-Draft drafting system
with pneumatically loaded guide arm and the Ri-Q-Bridge provide a sound basis for high yarn quality. The core
featureof K 45 is the compacting zone with the wear-resistant, perforated metal drum. This combination is
crucial for uniform compact yarn quality. The aim of this paper is to present the effect of modifications in the
frame of compressed spinning (K44& K45) on the physical and mechanical yarn properties. In this study, long
staple cotton variety(Super Giza 94) was used, and it was spun on three yarn counts (50s , 60s, and 80s,). The
results indicated that yarn counts (50s, 60s, and 80s,) with the same twist multiplier 4.2. for the compact
spinning system (K45) was better in evennessthin places, thick places, yarn hairiness, yarn strength and yarn
elongation at break (%) than both of normal K44 and modified K44 as a result of the change in the settings and
the evaluation of the responsible part of the compact spinning, such as the air suction, the perforated cylinder,
and the path of the twisted fiber inside the suction group, which led to great control, and then improvement was
observed.on the other hand, the irregularity innormal K44 and modified K44 compact spinning system higherin
the readings of a thin places, thick places, neps, and yarn hairiness, than in K45compact spinning system.
Key words: Compact spinning, yarn quality, K45.
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Date of Submission: 20-08-2022 Date of Acceptance: 04-09-2022
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I. Introduction
The compact spinning system appeared at the ITMA exhibition in Paris in 1999, then it began to spread
in the leading countries in the textile industry. The international modifications(Rieter, Suessen and Zinser)
producing spinning machines showed different designs for compact spinning system. All designs agreed in the
basic idea and differ in condensing unit Islam (2019).Compact spinning is a process where fiber strand drawn by
drafting system is condensed before twisting it. Compact spinning system reduces the size of the spinning
triangle to a minimum. This is achieved through a condensing of the fibers after the main draft by using a
perforated roller in combination with a suction unit. The hairiness of the yarn is thus reduced, and the tenacity is
higher when compared to ring-spun yarns. The yarn evenness is also improved. The compact was described as a
modification of the ring spinning. A lot of studies conducted on compact spinning to offer advantages and
improved quality.Kumar et al (2003) reported that Compact spinning achieved great improvement in yarn
qualityproperties and yarn structure compared to the ring spinning,Krifa and Ethridge (2003) reported that
compact spinning made it possible to produce a 50 ne carded yarn having tensile properties comparable to those
of a combed yarn spun on the conventional frame. Thisimportant potential has also been raised. Jackowski et al.
(2003) reported that low hairiness of compact yarns compared to conventional yarns has raised again the issue
of measuring hairiness and the proper interpretation of the measured values. The general consensus of opinion is
that short hairs aredesirable while long hairs are not. Celik andKadoglu(2004) result showed that Compact
spinning was superior to the ring spinning system in both of yarn strength and yarn elongation at the same twist
multiplier.In addition to, compact spinning had produced high strength and elongation yarns with low twist
factor, which had enabled an increase in production rates. El-Sayed and Sanad (2007) showed that it is possible
to use low quality cotton while maintaining yarn strength equal to that of conventional ring spun yarn with the
same twist level. It is interesting to note that the improvements in yarn strength appear to be greater for long-
staple coarse yarn count than for the extra-long staple, especially in the extra-fine count. Rashid et al
(2011)showed thatcompact spinning as some advantages suchas higher yarn strength and elongation percentage,
lowerhairiness and imperfectionscompared to conventional ring yarns.El Banna et al (2013). reported that
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A study the effect of modifications in compact spinning machine on the yarn quality properties
Compact spun yarns had better yarn hairiness, yarn elongation percentage and yarn strength than conventional
spun yarns due to compact spinning was minimized or eliminated of spinning triangle by using air section to
condense all fibers in yarn formationyarn count and spinning system beside the yarn quality play an important
role in the efficiency and performance of spinning process.Almetwally et al(2015).in compact spinning all fibers
were incorporated into yarn body thus, compact spinning was almost eliminated spinning triangle in ring
spinning to improve yarn quality properties such as increasing yarn strength, elongation percentage, reducing
yarn hairiness and imperfections.The aim of this study to compare the physical and mechanical yarn quality
properties produced with Normalcompact,modified compact spinning frame (k44) and K 45 compact frame.
The analysis of variance was determined by using a completely randomized design with four
replications and analyzed as factorial experiment according to the method described by Gomez and Gomez
(1984). All statistical procedures were conducted using the SPSS 20, statistical software package. Compact
spinning (K44) is the development of the millennium, which changed the technology of ring spinning. There
have been a lot of developments in ring spinning in the past but the development of compact spinning has
changed all aspects of advancement. This is the development, whose advantages do not limit up to the extent of
quality and productivity elevation; rather it is multidirectional and also covers the sphere of subsequent
processes of weaving, Knitting & dyeing with tremendous and significant increase in productivity. Compact
ring yarn is the best ring yarn ever spun with considerably reduced hairiness, hence numerous advantages in the
downstream processes like better fiber utilization, better I. P. I.resulting in higher work capacity. It is spinable at
lower twist than conventional ring spun yarn. The work relates to the correct selection of the apron distance clip
or spacer, used in an apron drafting system for high draft spinning, to determine the extent of opening between
the apron guide bar and the front edge of the cradle.nasir(2003).
(A) (B)
Fig.1. Pin Nt(1-A), spacer Nt(1-B).
The Pin NT which is available is different sizes, is just snapped on the spacer NT . the difference
between the PIN NT variants is their immersion depth into the fiber strand for the variable deflection of the
variable deflection of the fibers (Fig. 2) since the required intensity of fiber deflection by the PIN NT strongly
depends on the roving to the spun, the fiber length, fiber martial, roving twist and other factors, the spinning mill
can adjust the PIN NT precisely to the material to be spun, irrespective of the necessary cradle spacer.
So it is possible – in contrast with a one- piece PIN Spacer- to optimize yarn quality values and
spinning stability indepndently of each other. In contrast to the one- piece PIN Spacer the PIN NT profile has
been changedto ensure that the fibers are forced to run under the PIN and not- by mistake- over the same. This
improves the operational reliability drastically.The correlation between Spacer NT colour and apron nip is the
same as for the standard cradle Spacers.
Fig.3. Active Cradle with roller, top apron, clip and pressure bar.
(A) (B)
Fig.4.Ri-Q-Bridge (A) and step-Nose Bar (B).
(A) (B)
Fig.5. Old distributor
(A) (B)
Fig.6. Old spring (A) and new spring (B).
(A) (B)
Fig.7. Old springs (A) and new spring (B).
And for correct setting of the nose bar and the cradle it is important that the plastic edge and the metal
edge of both devices are in one line Figure 8.After setting the infeed roller this set position can be used to adjust
the delivery roller by using the gauge.Raj (2020)
A) (B)
Fig.8. Correct setting of nose bar and cradle.
Take care that the distance between the bottom roller and pressure bar are min. 1mmFor further information see
attached sheet of the manual from suessen company.Fig. 9.
The purpose of this study is to present the effect of modifications in the frame of compact spinning (K44& K45)
on the physical and mechanical yarn quality properties.
Normal K44
Modified K44
K45
35
30
Spinning System
25
20
15
10
5
0
CV % Thin Thick Neps Hairiness Strength Elongation
Yarn Properties
Fig.11 physical and mechanical yarn properties for normalK44, modified compact yarns and K45.
Table 3. Effect of yarn counts on yarn quality properties for super Giza94 long staple cotton
Count yarn CV Thin Thick Neps Strength
Hairiness
% -50% +50% +200 Rkm Elongation %
50s, 11.32 4 8 14 2.3 25.73 5.69
60s, 11.95 2 6 24 2.45 24.45 5.97
,
80s 12.35 6 20 32 2.43 22.96 5.18
50
60
35 80
30
Yarn Count 25
20
15
10
5
0
CV % Thin Thick Neps Hairiness Strength Elongation
Yarn Properties
Fig.12 Yarn properties for Giza94 cotton variety at 50s, 60s, and 80s, yarn counts.
Data presented in Table 4 and Fig. 13showed the interaction between yarn count and compact spinning
(CxS) had significant effect on allyarnproperties.The highest mean values of unevenness (13.26 and 13.24), thin
places (9), thick places (29)andnumber of neps (48) were recorded by 80s yarn count fornormal compact. While,
the same count recorded the lowest mean values of yarn strength (21.49 RKM) for normal compact and
modified compact respectively.Yarn count 50s for K45compact recorded the lowest mean value of unevenness
(10.51) and neps (10). While, the same countfor K45 compactrecorded the highest mean value of yarn
elongation percentage (6.30%). Similar results were obtained by El Sayed (2002) and Sanad et al (2011) who
reported that yarn elongation % and yarn strength (cN/tex) were decreased significantly with increasing yarn
count. While, number of thin places,thick places and neps were increased with increasing yarn count. It noticed
that fine yarns had a lower number of fibers in the cross section than coarser yarns.
Table 4. Effect of normal compact K44, modified compact K44 and compact K45 spun yarns on
yarnquality properties for different yarn count.
Normal K44
Yarn Strength (RKM) Modified K44
K 45
30
20
10
0
50 60 80
Fig.13- A. Effect of spinning system and yarn count on yarn Strength (RKM).
Normal K44
Yarn Elongation % Modified K44
K 45
8
6
4
2
0
50 60 80
Normal K44
Yarn CV % Modified K44
K 45
15
10
5
0
50 60 80
Normal K44
Yarn Thin Places Modified K44
K 45
0
50 60 80
Normal K44
Yarn Tick Places Modified K44
K 45
30
20
10
0
50 60 80
Normal K44
Yarn Neps Modified K44
K 45
60
40
20
0
50 60 80
Normal K44
Yarn Hairiness Modified K44
K 45
0
50 60 80
IV. Conclusion
The aim of this investigation was to study the effect of modifications in the frame of compact
spinning (K44) and k45 compact spinning frame on the physical and mechanical yarn quality properties.
Results indicated that K45 compact spinning frame recorded higher yarn strength and yarn elongation than both
of normal and modified k44 compact spinning for all yarn counts. While, it recorded lower unevenness, thin
places, thick places, neps and yarn hairiness as compared with normal and modified k44 compact spinning for
all yarn counts. Generally, compact spinning frame k45 improved mechanical and physical yarn properties due
to some changes in this frame.
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